Electrolytic Process - Electrical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

1)   The power required for electro-deposition is

a. DC and very low voltage
b. DC and high voltage
c. AC and very low voltage
d. AC and high voltage
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: DC and very low voltage

Explanation:
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2)   Electroplating is done

a. To protect the metals against corrosion
b. To give shiny appearance to articles
c. To repair the worn out materials
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
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3)   The metal oxide rectifier used for electrolytic process is placed along with the transformer

a. Inside the oil
b. Outside the transformer but near to it
c. Outside the transformer but far from it
d. Half immersed in the oil
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Inside the oil

Explanation:
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4)   Throwing power can be improved by

a. Increasing distance between the anode and cathode
b. By reducing the voltage drop at the cathode
c. By increasing current density
d. Only (a) and (b)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only (a) and (b)

Explanation:
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5)   Throwing power is the ability of the electrolyte to produce

a. Uniform deposit on an article of regular shape
b. Uniform deposit on an article of irregular shape
c. Non - uniform deposit on an article of regular shape
d. Non - uniform deposit on an article of irregular shape
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Uniform deposit on an article of irregular shape

Explanation:
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6)   The energy required for refining of gold in kWh / tone is about

a. 100 to 150
b. 250 to 350
c. 300 to 350
d. 350 to 400
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 300 to 350

Explanation:
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7)   The metal which can be extracted from its ore by the method of electrolysis is /are

a. Zinc
b. Aluminium
c. Copper
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of these

Explanation:
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8)   According to the Faraday’s first laws of electrolysis, the mass of substance liberated during electrolysis is

a. Directly proportional to the current flowing through the electrolyte
b. Directly proportional to time for which current flows
c. Directly proportional to the charge
d. Only (a) and (b)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only (a) and (b)

Explanation:
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9)   When sulfate molecules reacts with the water then

a. Hydrogen is liberated
b. Oxygen is liberated
c. Sulphurdioxide is formed
d. All of these
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Oxygen is liberated

Explanation:
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